Deadline set for call on Lions tour

World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte says a decision on whether the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa will go ahead will be made at the end of March.

Player tracker: The RWC bomb squad

In the final part of this series, CRAIG LEWIS looks back at the Springboks’ match-day squad from the World Cup final and provides an update on each member of the bench.

How Goosen signing will benefit Bulls

Johan Goosen’s pending move to the Vodacom Bulls will boost the Currie Cup champions in both depth and experience in their backline, writes DYLAN JACK.

Six Nations preview: Players to watch

SARugbymag.co.za takes a look at how the teams are shaping up ahead of this year’s Six Nations tournament and highlights some of the players to watch.

Meyer on the flank for Italy against France

Italy have named an inexperienced side for their Six Nations clash with France, opting for South African Johan Meyer to wear the No 7 shirt.

Watch: Sharks salute retiring Mvovo

The Sharks have saluted wing Lwazi Mvovo on his journey in the black-and-white jersey as he retires from all rugby.

Saffa duo pack down for France

Paul Willemse and Bernard le Roux have been selected as France’s lock pairing for their Six Nations Test against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

Van der Merwe starts for Scotland

Duhan van der Merwe has been named in Scotland’s starting lineup for their opening Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Italian club welcomes Cheetahs lock

Italian club Benetton Treviso has confirmed the signing of experienced lock Carl Wegner from the Cheetahs.

England scrumhalf picks Lions backline: No Farrell, Duhan

Former England scrumhalf Matt Dawson has selected his preferred British & Irish Lions backline, but found no room for England captain Owen Farrell or Scotland wing Duhan van der Merwe.